Turkey Croquettes

Name: Turkey Croquettes
Total time: 2700 s
Yield: 4-6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound ground turkey or minced leftover cooked turkey; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup finely minced celery; 1 tablespoons dried onion (rehydrated); 1/2 can carrots finely minced; 1 tablespoon parsley; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1/4 tsp. salt (if desired); 1/4 tsp. garlic powder; 2 egg whites or 1/3 cup egg substitute; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs for coating; Pure olive oil for frying

Reidphoto @reidrealty

Fair Oaks, PA

This is my version of a recipe I saw somewhere once that was good for leftover turkey. I typically use a low-fat ground turkey the rest of the year when Thanksgiving leftovers are not to be had. You'll see I use egg whites or "egg beaters" egg substitute to reduce the fat. Serve with rice pilaf, roasted red potatoes or mashed potatoes. Freeze and reheat in a toaster oven for a quick meal another day. Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if you wish.

Reidphoto @reidrealty

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Ingredients

45 minutes

4-6 servings

1 poundground turkey or minced leftover cooked turkey
1/2 cupbreadcrumbs
1/4 cupfinely minced celery
1 tablespoonsdried onion (rehydrated)
1/2 cancarrots finely minced
1 tablespoonparsley
1/2 tsp.pepper
1/4 tsp.salt (if desired)
1/4 tsp.garlic powder
2egg whites or 1/3 cup egg substitute
1/2 cupbreadcrumbs for coating
Pure olive oil for frying

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Steps

45 minutes

1

Combine all ingedients (except oil and the 1/2 cup breadcrumbs used for coating) in a large bowl. Mix well. Make sure to rehydrate the onions before adding to mixture.
2

Scoop out 1/3 cup portions, make a ball then press them down onto the rest of the breadcrumbs to make a small thick patty. Place aside.
3

Preheat oven to 400 degress. Heat oil in a sauté pan. Brown each croquette on both sides cooking through, drain on paper towels and set aside.
4

Place browned croquettes on a cookie sheet or pan and bake for another 15 minutes or so. This will crisp them up and put a nice crust on them while you make your side dish or gravy.
5

Serve covered with your favorite packaged or canned turkey gravy or even country gravy.